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Colombia Expands AI and Quantum Innovation with Third Funding Round

Colombia has launched the third edition of its ColombIA Inteligente 2026 program, allocating around USD 6.47 million to support applied research and innovation projects in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.…

AI takes Colombia — Colombia adopts CONPES 4144 AI policy

Colombia has adopted CONPES 4144, its national artificial intelligence policy, marking a major step toward building a structured and ethical AI ecosystem. Approved on 14 February 2025, the policy is…

Brazil AI copyright regulation — PL 2338 investment debate

Brazil is currently debating a proposed artificial intelligence copyright law under bill PL 2338/2023 that could significantly reshape how AI systems are developed and trained in the country. The bill…

Canada’s AI Strategy Faces “Missing Middle” Problem as Builders Warn of Structural Gaps

A growing critique from Canadian AI founders highlights a disconnect between large-scale government investment in artificial intelligence and the practical conditions needed to build competitive companies domestically. While Canada has…

Canada Launches National AI Supercomputing Initiative to Build Sovereign Compute Capacity

The Government of Canada has announced the launch of the AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at building large-scale, Canadian-owned AI supercomputing systems. Announced on April 15,…

Canada’s Next AI Strategy Emphasizes Sovereignty, Safety, and Infrastructure Buildout

The Government of Canada has released findings from its national consultation on a renewed artificial intelligence strategy, based on input from more than 11,000 Canadians and a dedicated AI Strategy…

Companies Cut Jobs as Investment Shifts Toward AI

A growing wave of corporate restructuring is emerging as investment priorities increasingly shift toward artificial intelligence, with early signs that automation is already reshaping labor markets across exposed industries. According…

Anthropic security risk and Trump AI executive order — what it signals

A U.S. federal appeals court has declined to block the Pentagon from blacklisting artificial intelligence company Anthropic, marking a setback for the firm in its legal dispute with the Trump…

White House AI Framework Signals Push for Unified U.S. Regulation and Limits on State Laws

The White House has released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, outlining broad nonbinding recommendations intended to guide future federal legislation on AI governance. The framework reflects a policy…

The White House’s national policy framework for AI — what it means

The White House has released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, outlining a broad set of recommendations intended to guide future federal legislation on AI governance in the United…